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Progressives Urge Dems to Call House Minority Leader to Testify at Trump Trial
Some say the failure to call witnesses after news of Trump's remarks to Kevin McCarthy would be a dereliction of duty.
Disqualifying Trump From Office Is the Least He Deserves — But It Won’t Happen
A sullen loyalty fest is taking place in the GOP: 45 Republican senators are wading deeper into the ashes of Trumpism.
Democrats Ramp Up Pressure on Biden to Cancel Student Debt
Democrats introduced a resolution calling on Biden to use executive authority to cancel $50,000 for each student debtor.
Have Democrats Finally Realized That Power Is Only Real If You Use It?
After decades of cowering under the yoke of bipartisanship, Democrats finally showed a willingness to flex their power.
Biden Is Acting to Undo Trump’s Toxic Immigration Legacy. Now Congress Must Act.
It is past time for Congress to step up to the plate and legislate big-picture immigration reform.
One of the Democrats’ Biggest Hawks Is Now Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Sen. Robert Menendez has opposed the Iran nuclear agreement and attacked Republicans from the right on foreign policy.
McConnell Is Obstructing to Save the Filibuster. Progressives Want It Abolished.
The Senate minority leader's stonewalling of a must-pass organizing resolution is already pushing the issue.
Democrats Plan to Open Next Congress With Voting and Ethics Reforms
A sweeping package of voting-rights, government-ethics and anti-corruption measures is at the top of Democrats’ agenda.
Sanders Says $2,000 Checks Are “First Order of Business” for Biden, New Congress
Sanders warned that failure to quickly deliver material aid could lead to electoral backlash akin to the 2010 midterms.
Grassroots Organizers Flipped the Senate and Are Ready to Take on the Democrats
Labor and grassroots groups say they will “maintain a state of permanent mobilization” to push Democrats to the left.